>> reporter: the two candidates sparred on everything from the economy, healthcare, the government. but they steered away from gaffs although some criticize president obama for not pushing back hard enough against mitt romney, specifically they were surprised by absolutely no mention of the now infamous recorded speech by romney where he talks about the 47% of americans who don't pay federal income tax who consider themselves victims. and they say had the president went ahead and mentioned that, that could have helped basically distinguish himself from romney as someone who better understands the middle class and the problems they are going through. >> they both hit the campaign trail again. a lot of work to do. 36 days before the big election. bigad shaban, live in denver, tough. >>> even people in heavily democratic california say romney won the debate. a cbs 5-surveyusa poll of adults in the golden state said 48% said romney won compared with 34% for president obama. 18% felt there was november clear winner. >>> starting today -- there was no clear winner. >>> starting today they